2014 Brush Rodeo Queen and Sweetheart Contest

By Times Staff

Posted:
03/20/2014 04:25:35 PM MDT

The contest for the 2016 Brush Rodeo Queen and 2014 Brush Rodeo Sweetheart will be held July 1 during the annual Brush Rodeo.

Contestants for Brush Rodeo Queen must be between 14 and 18 years old as of July 1. Contestants for Brush Rodeo Sweetheart must be between 10 and 13 years old as of July 1. Competitors in both contests must be residents of Morgan County or attend a Morgan County School or participate in a Morgan County 4-H Club. They must also be single, never married, without child and not planning to marry before the conclusion of their reign. They must also have access to a horse and equipment.

An application, a personal biography, an essay, a waiver agreement, and a current photograph are due by June 1. The essay is on "Why I want to be the Brush Rodeo Queen/Sweetheart" and should not be more than 200 words.

Applications and/or more information may be obtained by calling Vanessa Meyer at 867-3932.

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